White Knuckle

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White Knuckle is an internet slang term used to describe a situation that is extremely intense, nerve-wracking, or stressful. It conveys the feeling of gripping onto something tightly out of anxiety or fear.

Examples:

1. After watching the horror movie, I had a white knuckle experience walking home alone in the dark.

2. Playing a high-stakes video game tournament can be a white knuckle experience, especially when youre competing against skilled opponents.

Synonyms:
nervous, anxious, tense, scared, frightened
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